Neath Deli, run by husband‑and‑wife team Chris and Rosana Cundill, opened its doors in July as part of the wider redevelopment of the town centre led by Neath Port Talbot Council. The business has been supported with a £150,000 loan from the Development Bank of Wales through the Wales Flexible Investment Fund.
The deli stocks a wide range of produce including meat, poultry, charcuterie, dairy, vegetables, preserves and drinks. Alongside artisan food from Welsh producers, the Cundills also prepare their own products in‑house, with a butchery, kitchens and a mezzanine café serving freshly‑made sandwiches and soups.
Neath Deli follows the success of Rosa’s Bakery, the artisan bakery on nearby Shufflebotham Lane run by the couple’s 20‑year‑old daughter Rosa. That business, which opened in 2022, was also supported by the Development Bank.
Chris Cundill said the new deli was a response to local demand:
“Ever since the closure of the former Marks and Spencer last year, shoppers in Neath have been looking for somewhere which sells fine food and fresh produce. We wanted to do everything we could to meet that demand. The investment we’ve had from the Development Bank of Wales helped us to fit out the deli and open by the summer. Customers are delighted and many have commented that the deli is exactly what Neath town needed.”
Donna Williams, Senior Portfolio Executive at the Development Bank of Wales, said the Cundills had built on their earlier success:
“Chris and Rosa’s plans for Neath Deli have brought a popular business to Neath town centre, building on the success of what they’ve already achieved with Rosa’s Bakery, with the same ethos and approach to organic food. We’re very pleased to have supported Neath Deli with our investment, and look forward to seeing both the Deli and Rosa’s continue to grow.”
The Wales Flexible Investment Fund, financed by Welsh Government, provides loans, mezzanine finance and equity investments of between £25,000 and £10 million for Welsh businesses, with terms of up to 15 years.
